VAT/Tax Calculator
Add VAT/tax to a price or extract VAT/tax from a gross price. Works with any tax rate.
How to Use
- Select a calculation mode: "Add Tax to Price" if you have the net price, or "Remove Tax from Price" if you have the gross (tax-inclusive) price.
- Enter the price amount in the input field.
- Enter the tax rate as a percentage, or click one of the quick-select rate buttons for common rates.
- Click "Calculate" to see the net price, tax amount, and gross price breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between adding and removing VAT?
Adding VAT means you start with the net (before-tax) price and calculate the gross (after-tax) price. Removing VAT means you start with the gross price and work backward to find the original net price and the tax component. The formulas differ: adding uses Net x Rate, while removing uses Gross / (1 + Rate).
Does this work for sales tax too?
Yes. VAT and sales tax are calculated the same way mathematically. Simply enter your local sales tax rate. This calculator works for any percentage-based tax applied to a price, including GST, HST, and state/provincial sales taxes.
What tax rate should I use?
The rate depends on your location and the type of goods or services. For example, the UK standard VAT is 20%, EU countries range from 17% to 27%, and US sales tax varies by state (typically 4% to 10%). Check your local tax authority for the correct rate.
How is the tax amount calculated when removing tax?
When removing tax from a gross price, the net price is calculated as Gross / (1 + Rate/100), and the tax amount is the difference: Gross - Net. For example, removing 20% VAT from $120 gives a net price of $100 and a tax amount of $20.